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Waverley Pathways: A new approach to supported employment
Waverley Pathways is our personalised approach to supportive employment. It combines meaningful work, focused coaching and tailored development opportunities to help Workmates build skills, grow in confidence and work towards their personal goals.
Whether your goal is learning new skills, becoming more independent, trying different work, or preparing for future employment opportunities, Pathways is designed to support your journey at a pace that works for you.
At Waverley Social Enterprises, we walk alongside each Workmate every step of the way.
To learn more about Pathways and how it can benefit you, please express your interest via the button below.
Meaningful work
Workmates continue to do real, commercially competitive work that delivers quality outcomes for our customers while building valuable workplace experience.
Personalised Development Plans
Focused and Structured Coaching
Workmates receive more focused support through smaller working groups and structured coaching that responds to their individual goals.
Capacity Building programs
These programs provide additional opportunities for Workmates to build skills, confidence and independence beyond their day-to-day work. Perfect for Workmates who want to accelerate their development.
What does Waverley Pathways look like?
On the Pathways program, you will receive:
- A Personalised Development Plan built around their goals
- Regular check-ins and progress reviews
- Small group support with 1:3 or 1:1 support ratios
- Increased on-the-job coaching and training
- Opportunities to try new tasks, sites and experiences
This means more individualised attention, more coaching and more support to help workmates build confidence, develop skills and work towards greater independence.
Who is Waverley Pathways for?
Waverley Pathways is for people with disability who want more from their employment experience.
It may be right for you if you would like to:
- Learn new skills
- Build confidence at work
- Try different types of work
- Develop greater independence
- Earn more over time through increased capability
- Work towards leadership or new responsibilities
- Prepare for future employment goals
- Explore opportunities beyond your current role
There is no single definition of success. Every Workmate’s pathway is built around what matters most to them.
Why Join Waverley Pathways?
For many of our Workmates, the decision to join Waverley Pathways will be driven by ‘yes’ answers to the following questions.
- “Could this help me earn more?”
- “Could this help me do more interesting work?”
- “Could this help me become more independent?”
- “Could this help me achieve a goal I’ve always wanted?”
- “Will I miss out if I don’t join?”
- “Will the NDIS support me in joining Pathways”
What changes when you join pathways?
You Keep
- Your place at Waverley Social Enterprises
- Meaningful work
- Your friendships and workplace relationships
- Your contribution to the team
- The support of Waverley
You Gain
- A personalised development plan
- Regular progress reviews
- More focused coaching
- Structured learning opportunities
- Smaller support groups
- Greater opportunities for skill development
You Choose
- Your personal goals
- The pace of your development
- The opportunities you pursue
- Whether to access additional Capacity Building supports
Capacity Building Opportunities
Capacity Building programs provide additional opportunities for Workmates who want to continue growing and developing. From trying different sites and departments through the Discovery Program, to building digital skills, developing leadership capabilities, exploring emerging technologies and gaining confidence in public speaking, these programs help Workmates build new skills and work towards their personal goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverley Pathways?
Waverley Pathways is our enhanced supportive employment model that combines meaningful work, focused coaching and personalised development opportunities. It is designed to help Workmates build skills, confidence and independence while working towards goals that matter to them.
Who can join Waverley Pathways?
Pathways is designed for people with disability working at Waverley, who want to continue growing, learning and developing through supported employment. Whether your goal is to learn new skills, try different work, build confidence or prepare for future opportunities, Pathways can be tailored to your needs.
Will I keep my current job and friends at Waverley?
What are the benefits of joining Pathways?
What are Capacity Building programs?
Do I need to participate in Capacity Building programs?
No. Capacity Building programs are optional. Some Workmates choose to focus on their employment support, while others choose to take advantage of additional development opportunities. The choice is always based on individual goals and preferences.
Will joining Pathways affect my other NDIS supports?
There is no automatic trade-off between Pathways and your other supports. The NDIA considers your overall goals, circumstances and support needs when making funding decisions. We encourage Workmates and families to seek advice about their individual situation.
Can Waverley guarantee NDIS funding outcomes?
I have an upcoming NDIS plan review. What should I do?
How do I get started?
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